ID Y ENSEÑAD

Arranger: Skinner Chávez-Melo

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Composer: Cesáreo Gabarain

Perhaps the composer of liturgical music in the twentieth century Spanish language more sung and known. The Church only artist who has received a Gold Record In Spain and throughout Latin is sung every Sunday. Who does not know "A spike suntanned", "Come, come, Lord," "Together as brothers", or "Peace be with you"? His "Fisher of Men" has been translated into multiple languages ​​and is sung with great devotion throughout the world. Unfortunately he died unexpectedly before age 55 in 1991, when he was at full maturity. Great athlete, he was known as the "cure for cyclists", held the title of basketball coach, and was friendly with great players. He was also named Monsignor John Paul II appointed him Chaplain Prelate of His Holines… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Arranger: Skinner Chávez-Melo
Composer: Cesáreo Gabarain
Meter: 10.9.10.8 D with refrain
Key: D Major
Copyright: Arr © 1987 Estate of Skinner Chávez-Melo; Text & tune © 1979 Ediciones Paulinas, admin. OCP Publications

Texts

You Are the Seed

Sois la semilla que ha de crecer,
sois la estrella que ha de brillar.
Sois levadura, sios grano de sal,
antorcha que debe alumbrar.
Sois la mañana que vuelve a nacer,
sois espiga que empieza a granar.
sois aguijón y caricia a la vez,
testigos que voy a enviar.
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Instances

Instances (4)TextImageAudioScore
Chalice Hymnal #478Text
The New Century Hymnal #528Image
The United Methodist Hymnal #583TextImage
With One Voice #753Text